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ReadyWise Freeze-Dried Backpacking Meals

Budget-friendly freeze-dried meals for backpacking and emergency prep.

About ReadyWise

ReadyWise (formerly Wise Company) makes freeze-dried and dehydrated meals aimed at both backpackers and long-term emergency food storage. Their backpacking pouches are widely available at outdoor retailers and big-box stores, and tend to come in at a lower price point than the premium brands while covering all the standard breakfast, lunch, and dinner categories.

Known for

  • Affordable per-pouch pricing
  • Wide retail availability
  • Doubles as backpacking food and emergency storage

All ReadyWise meals (17)

  • Country Style Chicken Pot Pie — 5.43 oz, 900 cal, $13.99
  • Strawberry Granola Crunch — 4.16 oz, 500 cal, $6.99
  • Breakfast Skillet — 3.53 oz, 700 cal, $13.99
  • Thai Coconut Curry — 5.43 oz, 750 cal, $13.99
  • Pasta Alla Vodka with Chicken — 4.94 oz, 750 cal, $13.99
  • Beef Stroganoff with Cream Sauce — 4.87 oz, 720 cal, $13.99
  • Lasagna with Sausage — 4.16 oz, 530 cal, $8.99
  • Homestyle Biscuits & Gravy — 4.8 oz, 750 cal, $13.99
  • Apple Cinnamon Cereal — 7.34 oz, 780 cal, $6.99
  • Teriyaki Chicken and Rice — 4.94 oz, 510 cal, $8.99
  • Wild Rice Risotto — 5.85 oz, 630 cal, $7.99
  • Beef Bulgogi & Kimchi Fried Rice — 5.15 oz, 710 cal, $13.99
  • Traditional Pork Chili Verde — 5.57 oz, 680 cal, $13.99
  • Chili Mac with Beef — 4.66 oz, 530 cal, $8.99
  • Mac & Cheese — 5.01 oz, 540 cal, $7.99
  • Pasta Alfredo with Chicken — 4.16 oz, 490 cal, $8.99
  • Spicy Asian Style Noodles — 4.73 oz, 470 cal, $7.99

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